Baisu

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Baisu is a single player action game. It was developed by Tripleducks studio and was released on May 30, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Baisu" is a psychological horror game where you play as Detective Clay Kriest, investigating a creepy house to solve a family's dark mystery. Explore photorealistic environments, discover secrets within paintings, and survive lurking horrors in this nerve-wracking adventure. The game features a gripping narrative and immersive environments to test your wits and nerves.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

graphics20 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features fantastic graphics and a genuinely scary atmosphere, with effective jump scares and immersive sound design.
The unique voice command feature for the dog adds an engaging element to the gameplay, enhancing the horror experience.
Many players found the game to be a fun and intense horror experience, with a compelling story and surprising twists.

The game is criticized for being short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and replay value due to repetitive gameplay and limited puzzles.
There are numerous technical issues, including bugs that can lead to crashes, frame rate drops, and misleading trailer content that doesn't match the actual game.
Players expressed frustration with the lack of clear objectives and the dog mechanic being underutilized, leading to confusion during gameplay.

graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
32%
9%
The graphics in the game have received high praise for their realism and atmospheric quality, with many users highlighting the effective use of body camera visuals and sound design that enhance the overall experience. While the visuals are generally considered solid and impressive, some players noted minor graphical glitches and an irritating fisheye lens effect in the camera perspective. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's immersive and unsettling horror experience.
- “The graphics and atmosphere were fantastic.”
- “What I liked about Baisu: the game has superb sound design, and surprisingly realistic looking visuals (considering that it's a rather non-demanding game that was made by an indie team) - between the bodycam effect and the flashlight, this game looks almost real at times.”
- “Fantastic realistic graphics, talking into the mic with Bella the dog is cool, and the jumpscares are effective.”
- “There are bugs/graphical glitches though.”
- “Everything from the graphics to the sound and don't even get me started on the character design!”
- “The camera visuals and the sounds especially help create an unsettling experience.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of innovative mechanics, such as unique companion commands and a polaroid camera, but many players feel the dog mechanic could have been utilized more effectively. The game is criticized for its short duration, with some finding the $13 price tag too high for just one hour of playtime, and others expressing disappointment with the overall enjoyment and misleading trailer. Overall, while there are interesting elements, the gameplay experience leaves much to be desired for many players.
- “I also really loved the unique companion commands and polaroid camera mechanics!”
- “You go in there with your dog and the rest is a mix of horror gameplay, creepy elements, and a mysterious story.”
- “The dog mechanic could have been used more.”
- “The game is priced a bit too high at $13 for one hour of gameplay.”
- “The trailer misleads; the scenes are not representative of the gameplay experience.”
- “I actually didn't even finish the base game since the gameplay was just all around not enjoyable.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging yet lacking in depth, while others criticize it for being cliché and disjointed. Despite the presence of typos and AI voice issues, many appreciate the focus on a compelling narrative that includes horror elements and a surprising plot twist. Overall, while the story has its flaws, it manages to keep players interested throughout the gameplay.
- “This horror game skips lame jump scares, focusing on a compelling story that kept me interested throughout.”
- “You go in there with your dog and the rest is a mix of horror gameplay, creepy elements, and a mysterious story.”
- “I'm not used to this horror genre but this seems like a decent game, can't say much without spoiling, but the plot twist got me shook.”
- “Ai voices, tons of typos, cliche story, input lag for days, unreal asset dump.”
- “Kinda lacking in the story side. I think I had frame drop issues a couple of times, but other than that, it seems like a solid game and I can't wait to see what they put out there on the next one.”
- “The story is engaging, but not super detailed.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its fantastic graphics and an unsettling yet engaging environment. Reviewers note that it effectively combines tension with unexpected humor, creating a unique and immersive experience that enhances gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The atmosphere is great and it added an element that took me by surprise.”
- “They really nailed it with the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere also hits just right - the house has a very unsettling feeling to it, yet at the same time they even managed to cram a bit of humor in there that somehow doesn't feel out of place.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its clever integration into an otherwise unsettling atmosphere, providing moments of levity that feel natural rather than forced. Players have shared amusing experiences, such as unexpected glitches that led to comical situations, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The atmosphere also hits just right - the house has a very unsettling feeling to it, yet at the same time they even managed to cram a bit of humor in there that somehow doesn't feel out of place.”
- “I also appeared under the house which was hilarious.”
- “It was funny after my game crashed it gave me 2 flashlights, so I was double fisting them for a bit before it went away :( haha.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players have expressed a strong appreciation for the music in the game, particularly highlighting the catchy "skibidi" song, which has contributed to their overall enjoyment and excitement. The music seems to enhance the game's atmosphere, making it memorable and engaging for users.
- “I like a song with a skibidi beat.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game offers some interesting concepts, such as voice recording, but lacks significant replayability due to the absence of achievements and its relatively short length. While multiple endings exist, they may not be compelling enough to encourage repeated playthroughs, though some players feel there could be more value in exploring all endings. Overall, it serves as a brief, casual experience rather than a game with high replay potential.
- “The game was rather short, though I haven't experienced all the endings yet, so it might have a lot of replay value.”
- “There should've been a way to pet the dog, the voice acting wasn't great, and I would have liked to see proper controller support with input rebinding, but the potential for replayability is there with multiple endings.”
- “It has a lot of nice ideas and that it records your own voice is also a really great idea, but otherwise it's unfortunately not too special and since there are also no achievements, it has no real replay value due to the multiple endings. However, for in between or for a very short stream, it's quite nice.”
- “The game was rather short, and while I haven't experienced all the endings yet, I feel it might not have a lot of replay value.”
- “There should've been a way to pet the dog, the voice acting wasn't great, and I would have liked to see proper controller support with input rebinding, which affects the overall replayability.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game generally performs well, but users report frequent random freezes accompanied by fatal error messages, as well as various bugs and graphical glitches that affect stability.
- “The game is good, but randomly freezes with a fatal error message.”
- “There are bugs and graphical glitches, though.”
- “The game is good, but randomly freezes with a fatal error message.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight a strong emphasis on character design, suggesting that the visual representation of characters is a standout feature. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative or growth, indicating a potential gap in this aspect.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its smooth performance and impressive graphics, contributing to an overall positive optimization experience. Players appreciate that it runs seamlessly, enhancing the enjoyment of the indie horror elements.
- “It had everything I could wish for in an indie horror game: unexpected jump scares, a clear objective of what to do, runs smoothly, amazing graphics, and of course the best part - a dog!”